Potenza weather in October (Basilicata, Italy)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Potenza this October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Potenza is usually perfect in October, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Potenza in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Potenza. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Potenza climate page with graphs.

 

Potenza, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Where to go in Italy in October

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Potenza, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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